The party coup to install Malcolm Turnbull as Australia’s fourth prime minister in just over two years exposes deep unease about the country’s sharply slowing economy and a political system that lets small groups of politicians oust elected leaders.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is facing the second attempt to oust him from the job in seven months, in a political drama that has implications for the country’s stance on issues ranging from same-sex marriage to climate change and economic policy.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is facing the second attempt to oust him from the job in seven months, with implications for the country’s stance on issues from same-sex marriage to climate change and economic policy.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott survived a move by party rebels to unseat him but now faces a challenge to convince voters that he retains enough authority to bring in reforms and represent the country on the world stage.

Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott sought to stave off a challenge to his leadership with a pledge to moderate his strongman style, but an influential conservative ally warned that Mr. Abbott’s position is likely to be “terminal.”

A weekend election rout in a key state will bring a rethink on centerpiece reforms, a beleaguered Prime Minister Tony Abbott said as he sought to avert a challenge to his leadership amid plunging support in polls.

Election in key Australian swing state will be the latest big test of Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s popularity, along with his ability to carry out changes that his coalition is straining to push through.